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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did colonial Americans look on black slavery?
(a) As an institution which needs legislation.
(b) As just another form of dependency.
(c) As an abomination.
(d) As a necessary evil.

2. What was the most radical change brought about by the Revolution?
(a) Common people no longer felt inferior.
(b) The upper class must share their status with commoners.
(c) The upper class no longer felt superior.
(d) Common people had the same opportunities as the upper class.

3. Originally in colonial America, how were gentlemen to treat inferiors and subordinates?
(a) As spouses.
(b) As equals.
(c) As parents.
(d) As children.

4. What supported the colonial southern plantations that made networks of influence unnecessary?
(a) Outside investors.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Family networks.
(d) Farming.

5. What percentage of 18th century colonial Americans were employed in farming?
(a) 90%.
(b) 95%.
(c) 80%.
(d) 85%.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did non-English colonial Americans feel about the monarchy?

2. What did the colonial American courts treat more seriously than violent acts?

3. What was the primary nationality of the American colonists?

4. In colonial America, what was done with a political effigy?

5. In colonial America, what were women considered from a legal standpoint?

(see the answer key)

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